URJ790S

URJ790S was a Ford D1617 Water Ladders with HCB Angus bodywork. It was first registered on the 04/11/76 and last taxed 01/11/91.

It seems to of been first based at C33 Oldham Fire Station and C35 Chadderton before moving to C38 Ramsbottom.

The date it arrived at Ramsbottom is currently unknown but it was here till around 1985

This appliance had a different shaped grill beacon from OVU853R. I

urj790s[ag]p01 Looking equally smart was Ford D1617 URJ790S despite the damp conditions Alan Gartside

URJ790S was seen at the Stubbins Lane Fire Station during a washout day – 1980s – Copyright late Alan Gartside